Join Our Team at Gardenia Early Learning Clontarf - We're Hiring a Childcare Chef!

Gardenia Early Learning Clontarf is excited to welcome a warm, passionate, and organised Childcare Chef to our beautiful centre.

At Gardenia Early Learning , our purpose is to create nurturing environments where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. As we open our beautiful centre in Clontarf , we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Chef to play a vital role in supporting children's health, wellbeing, and daily experience.

We believe that food is more than just nutrition - it's part of a child's learning journey. Our kitchen is at the heart of the centre, providing fresh, wholesome meals that fuel growing bodies and curious minds.

Key Responsibilities

- Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals and snacks in line with seasonal menus and dietary requirements
- Food Safety & Hygiene: Maintain high standards in line with food safety regulations and centre policies
- Kitchen Management: Keep a clean, organised, and well-stocked kitchen
- Dietary Compliance: Cater for allergies, intolerances, and cultural requirements
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate food safety and compliance records
- Collaboration: Work alongside educators and leadership to align mealtimes with daily routines




- Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas and feedback to enhance menu variety and children's enjoyment
- Centre Events: Support food preparation for special events and celebrations

What You'll Bring

- Experience cooking for children or in a similar environment
- Strong understanding of allergies, dietary needs and safe food handling
- Creativity in planning seasonal menus
- Excellent organisation and a passion for fresh, wholesome food
- A commitment to maintaining a clean, effective kitchen

What We Offer

- A supportive, collaborative team environment
- Family-friendly hours
- The opportunity to help shape our healthy eating program
- A centre that values culture, community and whole-child wellbeing
- 90% Staff Discount on your children's fees!
- Access to 24/7 well-being and health support , ensuring you're looked after both professionally and personally.
- Quarterly team-building events that celebrate connection, growth, and fun.
- A welcoming, inclusive workplace where your ideas are heard and valued.

If you love cooking, enjoy being part of a caring team, and want to make a real impact in children's daily lives, we’d love to hear from you.

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📌 Childcare Cook / Chef (Australia)
🏢 Gardenia Early Learning
📍 Australia